VOLUME 53, Issue 1 – September 8, 2026
UTM Departments Host Annual “Caribbean Lyme” Event, Celebrating Caribbean Culture and Cuisine
Over 135 UTM faculty, staff, and students filled The Blind Duck to enjoy Caribbean dishes and compete in an island-themed trivia game.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On July 30, various University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student services…
Theatre and Drama Studies Ends Joint Programming with Sheridan
Starting September 2026, students will receive a degree solely from UTM and will need 14 credits to graduate
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Starting in the Fall term of the 2026-2027 academic year, the…
U of T outlines its approach to AI infrastructure
The university’s AI-ready future could reshape how students learn and navigate university.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integrated into university practices, especially by…
It’s really tough loving Gloria Steinem
As students, we should problematize the praised and polished legacies of the white public intellectuals and icons whose wisdom is mainstreamed at the expense of black and brown voices.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On September 2nd, American feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem passed…
The social side of studying: our campus study spaces should encourage both academics and socializing
As cubicle culture replaces communal tables, what happens to the community that came with studying in the UTM Library basement?
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Most afternoons during the fall semester of 2023, I found myself…
Cuffing season is not the cure
Why do we treat lovers like subjects of romantic fantasies?
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The fall semester is approaching, and you start feeling the itch…
Welcome to Volume 53!
A message to our readers, writers, and community members as The Medium enters the 2026-2027 school year on the mission leading us this year and the new initiatives we’re bringing to UTM’s student paper.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* To the members of The Medium’s community, It is a true…
What happened this summer?
UTM students share summer memories of Ontario’s Studio Ghibli Summer Market and touring the historical city of Jaipur
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The Summer Returns: An Escape to Ghibli By April Roy I…
Spotted: UTM’s favourite campus celebrities
The deer of UTM are a beloved part of campus culture, appearing when you least expect them. They reveal how closely the campus is woven into the surrounding landscape.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus is known for its…
Advice for new students: Finding balance in university
University is about setting and working towards goals, while leaving room for discovery and growth.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* University is often framed as an exciting new beginning because there…
Stories of UTM: Getting out of my shell with Synix
New bonds and self-expression cultivated in UTM’s K-pop club, Synix.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* I first came to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) as…
Arts courses at UTM
A look at some interesting art courses offered at UTM this year.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* It’s back-to-school time, which means finalizing your course selections. Whether you’re…
Spring in fall
Poetry Corner
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Every September,the campus blooms again. Not with liliesnor daffodils,but with books…
Tips for decorating your dorm
A short guide on how to make your dorm a home.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Moving into dorms for the first time can be daunting. For…
Opportunities and Expression: UTM Art Clubs in their own words
Get your semester started the right way with these creatively-focused student collectives.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Another semester has arrived for students and student groups at the…
UTM’s tumultuous summer soundtrack
From trap beats to folk duets, students share the fresh songs that defined their summer.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Feel free to put a playlist together with these new releases…
Glitz and glam at the UTMSU Orientation
A look behind the scenes on the brainstorming and decorating of the student union for Orientation Week.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Hollywood glamour, Western imagery, cyberpunk, and film noir may seem like…
Sporting enthusiasm reignited through World Cup festivities at UTM
UTM’s participation in UofT’s Global Month of Soccer brought new life to soccer on campus this summer.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Although the city of Toronto hosted matches, festivals, and immersive experiences,…
The case for taking the “Long Way”
Why staying active in university might have less to do with finding time and more to do with how we use it
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* By the time I reach my 9 a.m. lecture, I have…